Volume 2 Number Leapmonth* Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Clan Keith Society sets 2009 AGM for Gatlinburg, Tennessee Scottish Festival The 2009 Clan Keith Society USA, Inc. An- at the games site on Saturday. Members and other nual General Meeting and Clan dinner will be held in interested individuals are welcome !! You do not have conjunction with the 28th Anniversary Celebration of to be a member of the society to join us. the Gatlinburg Tennessee Scottish Festival & Games If you are an Austin(en)(on), Cate, Dick(I)son, at Mills Park. Dix(s)on, Falconer(or), Faulkner, Harvey(ie), A block of rooms have been reserved for clan Hervey(ie), Hurry(ie), Hackson, Haxon, Keeth, Keath, members’ convenience at a nearby lodge, which is con- Kite, Lumgain(e), Lumgair, MacDick(en)(in)(s), veniently located on the trolley route. The Keiths will MacDickson, MacGeath, MacKeet(c)h, MacKeith, begin to socialize Thursday May 14, 2009 on the deck Marshall, Ur(r)ie(y) or other spelling variations, you at the lodge and continue to Sunday May 17, 2009. may have an affiliation with Clan Keith ! Visit our A special gathering room has been booked for website: www.clankeithusa.org the Keiths to hang out together on Friday at the lodge. For further information about reservation details The Saturday evening buffet dinner will also be held at and deadlines, contact our Tennessee State Convener, the lodge. Our informative annual meeting will be held Vicie Motz at [email protected] Irvin, McIntyre win “X-Marks the Scot” sweatshirts! Eaton and Thompson win copies of Loch n’ Roll! Four “Great Scots” won the Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree contest this time! Guy Irvin of Mount Pulaski, Illinois and Neila McIntyre of Lamoine, Maine won handsome “X-Marks the Scot” sweatshirts from Caberdancer Graphic Design of Walhalla, SC. Albert C. Eaton of Orlando, Florida and Hal Thompson of Lilburn, Georgia each won copies of Loch n’ Roll from the author, Gordon Taylor of Sherbrook Music Company, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Next issue, we’ll be awarding two more copies of Loch n’ Roll to two more pipers! To win, simply email [email protected] with the word “Contest” in the subject line. Please include your name and regular mailing address in the body of the email. No strings, no complications...just a nice prize. * Leapmonth because Beth’s I missed Newfangled an Familyissue Tree when March! I had 2009 hip Section surgery B Page 1 Who Is The Doggie in the Photo? Do you have photos scattered in boxes and Learn organizational tips and safe storage. Pre- drawers of people in your family, but you have no idea sented by Mrs. Barbara Banks, consultant for Cre- who they are because they are not labeled? Were you ative Memories will discuss this at the Jacksonville once an album keeper or scrapbook maker but found Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting, March 21, it overwhelming? Do you have digital images every- 2009, at 1:30 p.m., at the Webb-Wesconnet Branch where? Library, 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, Florida. This presentation will provide you with some For additional information please contact Mary needed information on organizing and perserving your Chauncey at (904) 781-9300. memories. Itãs almost tax time! Have you noticed? When you put the two words “The” and “IRS” to- gether, it spells THEIRS??
The Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society sets meetings for March and May The next meeting of the Society will be held on Sunday, 8 March 2009, at 2:00 p.m., EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, at the Brunswick- Glynn County Public Library. The program should be a speaker from the staff of the Georgia Historical So- CD $12.00 + $5.00 s/h ciety in Savannah. Due to the celebration of Mother’s Day, our May Check only, please, meeting will be held on the third Sunday of the month – 17 May 2009 - at 2:00 p.m., at a location yet to be to Bob Reay determined. The program may be a presentation on the use of DNA testing for genealogical research. At [email protected] the last meeting, our member Meredith Trawick pre- sented a synopsis of her Y-DNA project to that time. 25516 Birchwoods Drive Your Directors authorized paying Meredith’s registra- tion fee for the Huxford DNA Conference described Novi, MI 48374 above in anticipation of her full report on DNA and genealogy. Page 2 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Almshouses &Poorhouses Bryan L. Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Fort Myers-Lee County Library
The historical/genealogical definition of a poor- assistance usually involved the following steps: house/almshouse was a tax-supported residential in- The person requested help from an elected local stitution where people were forced to live if they could official who was often identified by one of the follow- not support themselves. Poorhouses were not the same ing titles: type of entity, from a legal perspective, as “debtor pris- a. Community Overseer of the Poor ons”. b. Poor Master While some of the people assigned to poor Need was evaluated based on the legal criteria houses were heavily in debt for a variety of reasons, if in effect at that time. they had the means to work off their debt, they could If the need was considered small, they were is- reside in the poorhouse and continue to have a certain sued that amount or other consideration, depending level of freedom. Furthermore, even for those in debt, on circumstances, and sent on their way. if they could provide themselves with the necessities Only in cases where the need was determined to for remaining independent they might avoid the poor- be significant and/or deemed as likely to be a long- house altogether. term issue, were they assigned to enter the poorhouse. Poorhouses have also been identified in various In cases where they were found guilty of beg- records and historical accounts by several other names. ging in public or some similar circumstance, they might The most common were Poor Farms or Almshouses. be sent to a poorhouse even if they never followed the The concept of the poorhouse began as an alternative official procedures. This situation was usually limited adapted by various jurisdictions to provide a less ex- to extreme circumstances such as an unforeseen per- pensive means of public assistance or “outdoor re- sonal or local disaster. lief”. Taxpayers were just as angry with anyone con- Bryan L. Mulcahy, Reference Librarian. sidered indigent and/or poor of that era as many are Fort Myers-Lee County Library, 2050 Central Avenue today with those whom they perceive as abusing the Fort Myers, FL 33901-3917 various welfare programs. Tel: (239) 533-4626 Fax: (239) 485-1160 The procedure that indigents used for obtaining E-Mail: [email protected] A Native American Legend... If you have a secret wish, find a butterfly and whisper your wish. When you let the butter- fly go, it will carry your wish to the Great Spirit. Thanks to The Tazwell County Genea- logical and Historical Society Newslet- ter, PO Box 312, Pekin, IL 61555-0312.
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Page 4 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B The Gathering 2009 International Championship Sponsored by The House of Edgar; Arts & Busi- ness Scotland; BATD; SDTA and UKA
Calling Highland Dancers everywhere! We would like to invite you to join us for an international champion- ship which is being held over both days of The Gath- ering 2009 in association with the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. Dancers of all ages and ability are invited to par- ticipate in The Gathering 2009 International Champi- onship which is open to dancers from the age 4+ cat- egory to the 16+ category, at primary, beginner, nov- ice, intermediate, pre-championship and champion- ship levels. We are delighted that the Championship has at- tracted a record amount of sponsorship for this iconic form of dance. The substantial five-figure sum from the Perthshire-based highland wear company The House of Edgar has been match funded by Arts & Business New Arts Sponsorship Grant, with additional funding from three dance examination bodies, the United Kingdom Alliance, the British Association of Teachers of Dancing, and the Scottish Dance Teach- ers’ Alliance. Each Highland dancer taking part in The Gath- ering 2009 International Championship will receive a commemorative medal, and trophies will also be awarded in each category. The overall best dancer of the weekend will receive The Gathering 2009 trophy and a prize worth £500 from House of Edgar. Shendl Russell, President of the SOBHD, added: “We are immensely thankful to The House of Edgar and Arts & Business for their involvement as this is an enormous sum of sponsorship for a Highland Dance event. This will add to the excitement for the dancers who are all extremely dedicated, as the rewards will be greater. This is their chance to show a large inter- national audience just how skilful and fun Highland Dancing really is.” Visit “The Gathering” website for entry forms
Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 5 FlowersFlowers ofof thethe ForestForest
North Wilkesboro - Mr. Michael Wayne William Donald Sutherland Smith, April 30, Davidson, age 55, of Fairmont Drive, North 1924 - September 23, 2008. Mr. Smith died in Wilkesboro, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Wilkes Courtenay, Canada and is survived by his wife of 58 Regional Medical Center. Mr. Davidson was born Janu- years, Edith. He was a member of the Clan Sutherland ary 30, 1954 in Wilkes County to John I. and Pauline Society. Shumate Davidson. He was a member of Mt. Zion Bap- tist Church and President of Clan Davidson Society USA. Lynda Rogers Piver, 67, of Narrows, Va., Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his fa- passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, ther and a sister, Pamela 2009, at her home after Davidson. Surviving are his a graceful and dignified wife, Elaine Walker battle with cancer, sur- Davidson of the home; his rounded by her family. mother of North Lynda was born in Au- Wilkesboro; two brothers, gusta, Ga., on October William Davidson of North 4, 1941, and was the Wilkesboro, Jeffrey daughter of the late Davidson and wife Kathy Dewitt Clifton and Ruth of Ellettsville, Indiana; one McMekin Rogers. sister, Karen Caudill and She graduated from husband Don of McGrady. Dublin High School in Graveside services were Dublin, Ga., and at- held Monday, February tended Flora 16, 2009 at Mountlawn MacDonald College in Memorial Park Mausoleum Red Springs, N.C. A life- Chapel with the Rev. Jim time Presbyterian, Lynda Rhoades officiating. Entombment will follow in served as an elder in First Presbyterian Church of Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Narrows. Lynda was always active in volunteer work, Memorials may be made to American Heart As- serving as Chaplain and Chairman of the Youth Com- sociation, PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC mittee of the Junior Service League of Orangeburg, 28659 or to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive S.C. She was an emergency medical technician with Blvd., Suite 1010, Rocksville, Maryland 28052-9813. the Edisto Beach, S.C., Volunteer Rescue Squad, and Pallbearers will be Gary Walker, Allen Walker, a member and officer in the Edisto Island Flotilla, Donnie Caudill, Mark Shumate, Jerry Troutman, David United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Barboor. Lynda was long active in Scottish heritage organiza- Guestbook for the Davidson Family is located tions, among them, Scottish Foundation of the Vir- at:
Page 6 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B What city lies on two continents? At interesting article in National Geographic points out some very revealing facts about the lower Bosporus. The city on its banks that began as Byzantium became Constantinople during Roman times and today is known as Istanbul. The northwestern part of the city is in Europe and the southwestern part lies in Turkey-Asia. So, the answer to our question of, “What city lies on two con- tinents?” It’s Istanbul.
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Society Daughters of the American Revolution, serv- ham Kzzinsky, of Savannah, Ga., Laurian Graham ing as Chaplain and before her illness, one year as Zimmerman, grandson, Edward Alexander Regent. Zimmerman, of Tega Cay, S.C., stepdaughter, Harper She is survived by her husband, Forrest Lee Piver, Piver Lurie and stepson-in-law, Robert Lurie, of of Narrows; five daughters and one stepdaughter and Tempe, Ariz. She will also be missed by her beloved their families, Teresa Graham Stark and son-in-law, West Highland Terrier, Thistle; and a “grand dog,” James Keith Stark, grandchildren, Sarah Morgan Stark Bonnie. and James Keith (Chip) Stark Jr., of Wilmington, N.C.; At Lynda’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial Lisa Graham Pinckney and son-in-law, Charles An- gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church of drew Pinckney, grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Byrd Narrows, Va., the Clan Donald Foundation, or Susan and Andrew Dewitt Pinckney, of Rock Hill, S.C.; Vir- G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research. ginia Graham Wilkins and son-in-law Adam Wilkins, Riffe’s Funeral Service is assisting the Piver family. grandchildren, Olivia Marie Wilkins and Robert Online condolence messages to the family can be sent Harrison Wilkins, of Savannah, Ga.; Christine Gra- to www.riffes.com.
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Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 7 Desire biography, picture of War of 1812 Navy officer THOMAS MacDONOUGH (1783- 1825) born Delaware. Ancestor to MARY BEATRICE PHILLIPS (1859-1929), Baltimore, Maryland. J. JOSEPH STRIBLE? Ditto. Brit- CLAN KEITH SOCIETY ish Commodore DOWNIE! Contact Richard USA, INC. Cordially invites mem- Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta, Sun City, CA 92586. bership inquiries from all descen- dants of the Keiths and Clan Need information on WILLIAM HEROD, Sr., Septs: Austin, Dickson, Falconer, born 25 December 1748 Stafford County, Vir- Hackson, Harvey, Haxton, Hervey, ginia. He died 04 March 1836, Smith County, Hurry, Keith, Kite, Lumgair, Tennessee. Please contact Barbara Helwick, PO Box 50345, Casper, WY 82605-0345. Mackeith, Marshall, Urie, Urry, etc. (many spelling variations) Sandra K. Glasscock 1809 N Sandal, Mesa, AZ 85205-3559 [email protected] www.clankeithusa.org
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Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 9 Clan Wallace Society Worldwide Rewards Program invites you Clan Wallace Society continues to support our International Projects from the generous donations received through the Rewards Program. The Presi- dent and the Board of Directors of Clan Wallace Society Worldwide extends its most sincere “Ap- preciation and Thanks” to the many donors who continue to support the Society with participation in this innovative program. Some things you Those who have earned the Rewards Me- dallions, Medals, and Pins are encouraged to wear them whenever possible so that you may might not know be recognized for your loyalty and thus encour- age others to join us. The program’s success will about WWII only continue with your support. Highlighted for Among the first “Germans” captured at this newsletter is one of the recent International Normandy were several Koreans. They had been Projects completed using Rewards Donations. forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were Shown here is a photo recently provided by the captured by Germans and forced to fight for the Ger- National Trust of Scotland showing the Slate Walk- man Army until the US Army captured them. way Stone for Clan Wallace with the Clan Badge; The Graf Spee never sank. The scuttling at- commemorating the contribution made by our Society tempt failed, and the British bought the ship as scrap. to the Entrance Walk at the newly completed Visitors On board was Germany’s newest radar system. Center at the Historic Battlefield at Culloden, in Scot- A malfunctioning toilet sank the German Sub- land. This project is just one of many that have been marine U-120. undertaken by your Board of Directors in pursuance The Russians destroyed over 500 German air- of the goals and missions of our Charter. For more Continued on page 11 information contact: John R. Wallace, CWSW Re- wards Program, 110 Azalea Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488-2605. Phone: 843-782-4480. CLAN DAVIDSON [email protected] Remember that no donation is too small! Sup- SOCIETY, USA port of this Rewards Program for any amount is your chance to be an important part of our organization Michael W. Davidson, and to make a difference. All persons, whether mem- bers of the Society or not, may participate in this im- President portant Rewards Program and receive the uniquely 235 Fairmont Drive designed pins, medals, and medallions that represent their tax-exempt donations. Information on how to get North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 involved is found on the Website at
Page 10 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Some things you might not know about WWII, continued from page 10 craft by ramming them in midair (they sometimes damaging the German plane enough that it had to make cleared mine fields by marching over them). “It takes a forced landing. The Piper Cub’s crew landed and a brave man not to be a hero in the Red Army.” Jo- took the Germans prisoner. It is not clear were they seph Stalin. put the prisoners since the Miss Me only had two seats. German ME-624 bombers were capable of The first German serviceman killed in the war bombing New York City, but they thought it wasn’t was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937); the first worth the effort. American serviceman killed by the Russians (Finland, The Miss Me was an unarmed Piper Cub. 1940); the highest-ranking American killed was Lt. While spotting for US artillery, her pilot saw a similar Gen. Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Corps. German plane doing the same thing. He dove on the The youngest US serviceman was 12-year- German plane. He and his copilot fired their pistols, Continued on page 13
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Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 11 Lean gu dluth ri lui do shnnsear! “Follow closely the fame of your ancestors, but not too closely.”
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Page 12 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Some things you might not know about WWII, continued from page 11 old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded in com- us”); the shoulder patch of the US Army’s 45th Infan- bat and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about try Division was a Swastika, and Hitler’s private train his age. (An Act of Congress later restored his ben- was named “Amerika.” All three were soon changed efits.) for public relations reasons. At the time of Pearl Harbor, the top US Navy Thanks to The Stovall Journal, 6377 command was called CINCUS (pronounced “sink- Limewood Ave., Memphis, TN 38134.
Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 13 Page 14 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Scotland on tv at Celtic Connections The start of the new year brings with it many ment; in fact they’ve just recorded the new theme song things to celebrate, and one thing in particular we at for the remake of the TV show Minder! Scotland on tv were looking forward to was Celtic Also we had some very special rehearsal foot- Connections, one of the largest winter music festivals age from The Burns Unit, who comprise of some of of its kind in the world. Scotland’s most illustrious musicians, including folk si- Celtic Connections features over 300 concerts, ren Karine Polwart, King Creosote and Emma Pol- ceilidhs, talks, free events, late-night sessions and lock from The Delgados. workshops, all of which is somehow crammed into We also talked to some of that spell-binding Glasgow within two and a half weeks during January. band, which you can find in the interviews section, We were there for the festival, and created our providing a fascinating insight into how The Burns Unit own site at www.stv.tv/celtic-connections, full of news, was formed. interviews, performances, previews and a brand-new Among the other interviews are some of blog about what was on at the festival. Scotland’s most famous musicians, including the in- There were some marvellous performances. imitable Aly Bain, in town to tell us about his upcom- When the festival launched we had amazing harpist ing plans and his thoughts on Celtic Connections. Catriona McKay play one of the tracks from her al- Alan Reid from The Battlefield Band popped bum Starfish, which has been considered a classic by over to stv studios to talk about their classic line-up Celtic Connections even though it was only released getting back together to perform classic album Home last year! Little Impulse is a fantastic tune, and also Is Where The Van Is, a special highlight of the festival. turned out to be the highlight of her headlining show at We managed to have a quick word with Eddi The Tron Theatre for the festival. Reader about her collection of Burns songs, and what Another young female talent is Mairearad Green, Scotland’s best-loved bard means to her. an accordionist and piper who’s gaining a great repu- Goodness, but that wasn’t all! We also chatted to tation for her song-writing skills, and was commis- the likes of inspirational music icon Edwyn Collins, fan- sioned by the festival to write a new piece called Pass- tastic prog-folk trio Lau and alt-rock miserabilist James ing Places. The section she performed from that also Grant, all of whom were fascinating to listen to. We had featured well known guitarist Anna Massie, and it’s a great time at the festival as many others did, with more obvious by the amazing sound they make that they’ve than 100,000 tickets sold, so we hope our coverage been friends since they were children. can provide you with a taste of what was going on. As well as that, we also had Scottish traditional You can enjoy what’s on offer at www.stv.tv/celtic- band Breabach performing in the studio for us, which connections, and as we start looking forward to the was quite a treat. Plus we also had some more mod- summer again - even if it seems too far away - you can ern sounds from two acts to play at the festival. Attics be sure that we’ll be bringing you the best coverage of Lights are a Scottish indie band on the rise at the mo- what’s going on in Scotland. Thanks for visiting!
Previous page and this page - performers in the recent Celtic Connections. You may see lots more about the bands, performers with interviews, performances and lots more at www.stv.tv/celtic-connections.
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Page 16 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B 23rd. Psalm in Scots
The Lord is my Shepherd in nocht am I wantin’ In the haugh’s green girse does He mak me lie doon While mony puir straiglers are bleatin’ and pantin’ By saft-flowin’ burnies He leads me at noon. When aince I had strayed far awa in the bracken, And daidled till gloamin’ cam ower a’ the hills, Nae dribble o’ water my sair drooth to slacken, And dark grow’d the nicht wi’ its haars and its chills. Awa frae the fauld, strayin’ fit-sair and weary, I thocht I had naethin’ tae dae but tae dee. He socht me and fand me in mountain hechts dreary, He gangs by fell paths which He kens best for me. And noo, for His name’s sake, I’m dune wi’ a’ fearin’ Though cloods may aft gaither and soughin’ win’s blaw. ”Hoo this?” or “Hoo that?” — oh, prevent me frae spearin’ His will is aye best, and I daurna say “Na”. The valley o’ death winna fleg me to thread it, Through awfu’ the darkness, I weel can foresee. Wi’ His rod and His staff He wull help me to tread it, Then wull its shadows, sae gruesome, a’ flee. Forfochen in presence o’ foes that surround me, My Shepherd a table wi’ denties has spread. The Thyme and the Myrtle blaw fragrant aroond me, He brims a fu’ cup and poors oil on my head. Surely guidness an’ mercy, despite a’ my roamin’ Wull gang wi’ me doon tae the brink o’ the river. Ayont it nae mair o’ the eerie an’ gloamin’ I wull bide in the Hame o’ my Faither for ever.
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Page 18 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B ‘Sir’ William Hamilton Wallace, Sr. Inducted into The Arizona Veteran’s Hall of Fame Clan Wallace Council-member, William H. Wallace of Mesa, AZ was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame (AVHOF) on October 24, 2008. The AVHOF recognizes Arizona veterans for sig- nificant post military contributions on a local, state and national level. Inductees are veterans who honorably served their country and continue to serve and inspire their fellow man throughout their life time. Bill was born in Tempe, AZ in 1922, graduated U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1944, served in WWII, and was discharged as a Lieutenant (JG) in 1947. He is a former assistant Boy Scout leader. Bill supports and teaches Sunday School. He is a docent and fundraiser for the Tempe Historical Museum, a mem- ber of American Legion, and the Military Order of the World Wars. He is the convener for Clan Wallace Society Worldwide in Phoenix and Flagstaff and assists con- veners in Prescott and Tucson. Congratulations Sir William from all of the Society members. (Sir William is the title used to differentiate Bill from all the other Bill Wallaces in Arizona and to show respect for his many accomplishments.) Sir William Hamilton Wallace Sr.: A title to show respect to a gentleman who so deserves that respect Who figures out this kind of thing? A friend of mine sent me this via email. I thought it was interesting and that you might enjoy it too...although, for the life of me, I can’t figure out how folks would know this kind of thing. Do you? The bit my friend sent said that in a lifetime, the average American spends well over a year looking for things lost. In our lives, we spend about 8-9 months just opening mail. (Wonder if that includes “junk” mail?) Think about this next time you’re waiting in a long, long line. It seems that most of us spend about five years of our lives waiting in line for something. Has anyone figured out how much time we spend waiting in doctor’s offices? Finally, someone obviously without much to do, has figured out that the normal adult American spends about two years answering phone calls. I can’t wait to see the figures when they figure out how long our teenagers spend text messaging???
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Mr. Michael L. Kuykendall, 58, of Gastonia, Lloyd Bonham, age 60, of Wichita KS, died died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Gaston Memorial on November 26, 2008. He was the longtime Hospital. partner of clan member Pamela Laura Elliott. Born September 24, 1950, in Gastonia, he was a They were a well-known sight at many Scottish son of the late Duren Walter Kuykendall, and the late games with their Irish wolfhounds. Lloyd proudly Rushie Anderson Kuykendall. Michael was of the wore his Elliot kilt with sporrans silversmithed Lutheran faith. He graduated Cum Laude from Belmont by Laura. He was a gleeful drummer in the Midian Abbey College and worked Shrine Bagpipe & Drum for many years as a teacher, Band of Wichita. primarily in the Gaston County Following a career School System. Michael was with Boeing Aircraft as a member of Gamma Beta Phi, an Environmental & the Clan Anderson Scottish Safety professional, he Society, Clan MacBubba, and became the manager of was a Life Patron of the Loch Sedgwick County's Norman Highland Games. Household Hazardous Survivors include his Waste Facility. He was wife, Betty Stowe Kuykendall also a motor- of Gastonia; brother, Jerry cycle rider in Nelson Kuykendall of the Patriot Gastonia; sisters, Wanda K. Guard and Hancock and Sandra K. American Le- Davis, both of Gastonia, and gion Riders, numerous nieces and nephews. and an ex-di- Funeral services were rector of the held on Wednesday, February Make-A-Wish 11, 2009 in the Living Sav- Foundation of iour Lutheran Church, Charlotte. The Reverend Kansas. He Cameron Keyser officiated. Interment followed in was tireless as Crown Memorial Park. a hurricane and In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations tornado be made to the Appalachian State University Education cleanup volun- Department, please make checks payable to the Appa- teer. His pass- lachian State University Foundation, Inc. with “Kuykendall/RCOE” on the memo line, and mail to the ing leaves Office of Gift Planning, Appalachian State University, Box many friends 32156, Boone, NC 28608; or by telephone at 828-262- and relatives 3192; or online at http://www.gi ve.appstate.edu across the Visit www.crownfuneralservice.com United States to leave a condolence message. to remember his kind deeds.
Page 22 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B FlowersFlowers ofof thethe ForestForest 6th Clan Wallace FlowersFlowers ofof thethe ForestForest International Gathering: Sept 11-13, 2009 Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the 2009 Clan Wallace International Gathering to be held in Estes Park, Colorado September 11th – 13th in conjunction with the 33rd Longs Peak Scottish / Irish Highland Festival. We’re proud to announce that Clan Wallace has been chosen as one of the Honored Clans for the 2009 Festival. Over 75,000 are expected to attend the Festival, one of the largest in the United States. Over 50 events run throughout the weekend including a US / International Jousting Competition, Amateur & Pro- fessional Scottish Athletics Championships, Evening Tattoo’s with Pipe Bands from around the country per- forming. Dancers, Food, Clan Exhibitions, Dog Com- petitions, 100+ Celtic Importers and Crafters, nightly Concerts and much, much more! The cost of the Festival and their events are separate from the Gathering and its costs will be borne by those wanting to attend. Please check out their website at www.scotsfest.com for Festival structure and pricing. We are currently in the process of securing hotel rooms for the Gathering and preparing a Gathering schedule. Format and pricing will be made available in the near future. If you want to receive Hotel, Festival and other pertinent information, send your full name(s), ages if youth, address, phone numbers and e-mail addresses along with a non-refundable payment of $10 per person made payable to CWSW and mail to Lisa Donant, CWSW Treasurer, 7454 Plum Rose Court, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Persons responding will be placed on a Priority List for the Gathering and provided with all required infor- mation for attendance . Address any questions to Lisa Donant at [email protected] or 804-730-5580. Caddie fact from Mary, Queen of Scots When Mary, later Queen of guarded) while she played, Louis hired cadets from a Scots, went to France as a young military school to accompany her. Mary liked this a lot girl (for education and survival), and when she returned to Scotland (not a very good Louis, King of France, learned idea in the long run), she took the practice with her. In that she loved the Scot game French the word cadet is pronounced “ca-day” and “golf.” So he had the first golf the Scots changed it into “caddie.” course outside of Scotland built (“Cadet” in French refers to the younger sons of for her enjoyment. a family, who would not inherit the family estate, so To make sure she was were packed off to military school. The term became properly chaperoned (and synonymous with military students.)
Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 23 Michelangelo drew his illiterate cook a shopping list. Today, it is a priceless work of art!
Page 24 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B George Sinclair (1848-1930) Scottish-American Coal Miner Alastair McIntyre, electricscotland.com
George Sinclair was born 1 April 1848 in the at the Free Church of Scotland (a breakaway sect of village of Gartsherrie, parish of Old Monkland, county Presbyterians). Sara was the daughter of coal and iron of Lanark, kingdom of Scotland. He was the second miner Robert Lyons and his wife Sarah MacReady, son of coal miner, James Sinclair (1826-1891), and both deceased by this time. The 3 April 1871 Scottish Mary Paterson (1828-?), and was baptized a Pres- census shows Sara living at 7 Front Row, village of byterian on 9 April 1848. The Scottish census of 31 Cleekhimin, district of Holytown, with her coal miner March 1851 shows young George (age 2) living with brothers, William, James, Robert, and John, as well his family on Herriot Row in as her Irish born cousin, Gartsherrie. The Scottish census Margaret Wallace. of 1861 shows George and his George and Sara family living on Parish Road, vil- lived in Bothwell Parish for lage of Newarthill, parish of the next nine years, where Bothwell, district of Holytown, daughter Mary was born county of Lanark. The ages of his 25 November 1873, son siblings indicate the family had James on 7 June 1875, son been in Bothwell since shortly af- Robert on 16 June 1877, ter the last census. George (age son George in March 1879, 12) is listed as coal miner, as was and son William on 24 his brother James (age 14), his March 1881. The 3 April father also named James (age 35), 1881 Scottish census and, a few houses away, his shows the family living at 1 grandfather, yet another James Dixons Land, parish of Sinclair (age 55). Bothwell, county of James and Mary Sinclair, Lanark. Family tradition with their younger children, but not says the family emigrated sons James and George, immi- from Scotland later that grated to the mining village of year, on the ship the S.S. Arnot, Tioga County, state of Majestic. They joined Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. They George’s father James in the coalfield of Bloss Town- arrived on the S.S. Australia at Castle Garden, Port of ship in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of New York, out of Glasgow, on 16 June 1870. Efforts America. On 31 May 1884, at the age of 35 (sic), to locate George in the 1871 Scottish census have George became an American citizen by renouncing been unsuccessful though George is listed as a coal the Queen of Great Britain at the Tioga County Court- minor living in the village of Carfin, parish of Bothwell, house. For some reason, he claimed to have been in when he married Sara Lyons on 18 June 1872. The America since June 1870 when his parents had ar- ceremony took place at Cleekhimin, parish of Bothwell, Continued on page 28 http://www.electricscotland.com
Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 25 Page 26 Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B The Ross Family Chronicles: Highland Betrayal Fiction, Trade Paperback 6 x 9 inches, 248 pages Publication Date: October 2008 Retail Price: $18.95 Author: Gary Ross ISBN: 978-1-60494-130-2 Ordering through Wheatmark Online: http://www.wheatmark.com/bookstore/ Also find The Ross Family Chronicles at http:/ /www.amazon.com, http://www.bertrambooks.uk, http://www.booksamillion.com, http:// www.barnesandnoble.com You may also visit Mr. Ross’s website at: http://www.garyross.ca If you wish to order by phone: 1-888-934-0888 ext 151 THE BOOK Set during the Napoleonic War, The Ross Family Chronicles is filled with explosive action, unparalleled anxiety, tragedy and mayhem. A series of unforeseen, catastrophic events forever alters the simple lives of Tom and Maggie Ross, a Highland family from Nigg, Ross-shire, Scotland. Rape, an unwanted pregnancy, and mental instability plague Maggie after she is left to fend for herself without Tom, who is fighting in the war on the continent. Meanwhile, Tom and his best friend, Red MacKenzie, are confronted with a desperate will to survive, not only in the bloody war, but also in a battle of wits against two psychopath soldiers from a rival regiment who are on a mission to kill them. Circumstances cause both Tom and Maggie to commit acts which create unforgivable secrets - secrets they will take to their graves. Will their family survive? A novel laced with love, hate, war, murder, and above all, betrayal, The Ross Family Chronicles is difficult to put down once the first page is turned. THE AUTHOR Gary Ross is a retired Canadian army officer from Sussex, New Brunswick, who now resides in Ottawa. He has an honours degree in history from The Royal Military College of Canada. His ancestors were originally from Nigg, Ross-shire, Scotland.
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Beth’s Newfangled Family Tree March 2009 Section B Page 27 Coal Miner from Scotland, continued from page 25 rived, even though he was not shown on the passen- sufferer from enlargement of the liver and had been ger list of the S.S. Australia. Several more children sick eight weeks. She is survived by her husband and were born to George and Sara in Bloss Township: nine children.” Daughter Mary, who had married Minot son Andrew on 17 December 1884, son Alexander in Stevens died, cause unknown, on 1 June 1906. The March 1887, son John in March 1889. After moving federal census taken on 20 April 1910, shows George to Houtzdale, son Wesley was born in October 1893. and his three youngest children living in Blain City (near The move to Houtzdale, in Clearfield County, Houtzdale), Beccaria Township, Clearfield County. Pennsylvania, is confirmed in a land deed dated 20 George (age 62) is listed as a laborer in a coal mine, October 1890, in which George and Sara purchased son John (age 21) is listed as ‘brakeman,’ son Wesley property co-owned by John Rading and several oth- (age 17) a ‘driver’ in a coal mine, and daughter Mar- ers. George and Sara later sold some of this land to garet (age 19) listed with no occupation. the Altoona Phillipsburg Company, recorded in a deed There are two blurbs about George from the 4 dated 24 December 1894. George apparently found September 1912 issue of The Agitator newspaper of time to visit Scotland, as Ellis Wellsboro, Tioga County. Island records indicate that a The first states that ‘Mr. and George Sinclair (age 51) re- Mrs. J.C. Patterson, of Bir- turned from a visit to Carfin, the mingham, Ala: George village in Bothwell Parish where Sinclair, of Coalport, PA, his grandfather died in 1874, on and William Greenhaigh, of the ship S.S. Lucania out of Blossburg, have been visit- Liverpool, England. Perhaps he ing Mr. and Mrs. Bower.’ went to visit his older brother The second says ‘Mrs Rob- James, who is believed to be the ert Lee died at her home in only sibling who had remained Maderia, Pa, August 23, in Scotland. aged 77 years – The remains George and family are were taken to Blossburg last shown living in West Houtzdale, week Monday evening and Woodward Township, Clearfield burial was made in the Odd County, Pennsylvania, in the fed- Fellows’ cemetery. Rev. W. eral census taken on 8 June 1900. George (age 52) is P. Miller conducted the service. Her nephews James listed as a coal miner as are sons James (age 24), Bell, Andrew Bell and George Wilkinson, of St. Robert (age 22), George Jr. (age 21), and William Benedict, and George Sinclair, of Coalport, accom- (age 19). The younger sons, Andrew (age 15), panied the remains to Blossburg.’ Alexander (age 13), John (age 11), and Wesley (age The federal census taken 14 June 1920 shows 6) are listed as “at school.” Sara (age 48) and oldest George still living in his house in Blain City, Beccaria daughter Mary (age 26) are not listed with any occu- Township, Clearfield County, but the head of house- pation, though they were presumably ‘keeping house’ hold now is his son in law, Glenn Fleckinger, who had as these records often state. The youngest daughter, married his daughter Margerat. George (age 72) is Margaret (age 9) is also listed as being “at school.” listed as a laborer in a coal miner, Glenn (age 29) is a The next few years were not kind to the family. bookkeeper at a coal company, and Margaret (age Son Alexander died, cause unknown, at age 15 on 8 29) with no occupation. George died at the age of 81 May 1902. Sara died on 4 November 1905 at West at about 9 p.m. on 24 January 1930 in Beccaria Town- Houtzdale, Clearfield County, PA, and was buried in ship, Clearfield County. He fell from a window, or the Brisbin Cemetery. Her obituary in a local newspaper roof, of the house he was living in with his daughter stated: “Mrs. George Sinclair died at her home in Blain Margaret and her husband Glenn. He was buried on City, Sunday, Nov. 4, aged 53 years. She had been a Continued on page 29
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27 January 1930 with his wife, Sara, in Brisbin Cem- etery. His 29 January 1930 obituary from The Houtzdale Citizen said he “was among the pioneer residents of West Houtzdale community.” It further states that “The body of George Sinclair…..interred in the Brisbin cemetery. Deceased was an early resi- dent of West Houtzdale and he died at the home of his daughter….He was aged eighty-one years and had been ill with complications several years. He is sur- vived by the following: James, Robert, William, George, Wesley, John, and Margaret.” According to his will, made on 7 December 1927, son Robert was made the executor of his es- tate. George’s house and property went to his daugh- ter Margaret and her husband Glenn Fleckinger, while his money was divided equally among all his children. Amazingly enough, for an old gentleman who died during the Great Depression, George had a savings 3 November 1930 auditor’s report his eight surviving account at the First National Bank of Irvona with the children were each to receive the amount of $210.64. amount of $1,362.34, a Certificate of Deposit (CD) It was a long journey from Lanark to Clearfield. in the First National Bank of Coalport for $1,050.00 This hardworking immigrant coal miner from Scotland with interest due of $15.75, for a grand total of was able to leave a good financial legacy to his chil- $2,428.09. After various expenses, the amount re- dren and a more enduring legacy to his descendants, maining for distribution to his children was $1,752.60. who live and exist in America today because of the Auditors’ notices, giving any outside claimants a chance decision he made to cross the Atlantic Ocean back in to come forward were published on three successive 1881. weeks in September 1930 in The Clearfield Repub- By William John Shepherd (great great grand- lican and The Raftsman’s Journal. According to the son) on 18 February 2009. Do you remember seeing the elephant?
No expression characterized the California gold The farmer was thrilled, rush more than the words “seeing the elephant.” Those but his horses were not. planning to travel west announced they were “going to Terrified, they bolted, see the elephant.” Those turning back claimed they overturning the wagon had seen the “elephant’s tracks” or the “elephant’s tail,” and ruining the vegetables. and admitted that view was sufficient. “I don’t give a hang,” the The expression predated the gold rush, arising farmer said, “for I have from a tale current when circus parades first featured seen the elephant.” elephants. A farmer, so the story went, hearing that a For gold rushers, the elephant symbolized both circus was in town, loaded his wagon with vegetables the high cost of their endeavor - the myriad possibili- for the market there. He had never seen an elephant ties for misfortune on the journey or in California - and and very much wished to. On the way to town he like the farmer’s circus elephant, an exotic sight, an encountered the circus parade, led by an elephant. Continued on page 29 unequaled experience, the adventure of a lifetime.
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